People with diabetes are prone to developing skin problems, such as skin sores or a leg rash, often as a result of high blood sugar levels. In fact, some skin problems can be warning signs of diabetes ...

Diabetes silently affects millions globally, often progressing without obvious symptoms until it creates life-altering complications. Among the most severe outcomes is the risk of foot or leg ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Jennifer O’Dell, a nurse practitioner at 901 ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – September 5, 2006 -- Untreated diabetic leg ulcers may result in amputations. According to the Center of Disease Control, one out of six diabetics will require an amputation (below the ...

Foot infections and other complications can be side effects of diabetes, particularly among those whose disease is poorly controlled or uncontrolled. These patients often develop neuropathy or nerve ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical professionals say saving a leg could also save your life. Members of the Florida-based non-profit group “Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation” held a screening clinic this ...

Diabetes is a huge problem in South Texas. Blood vessel damage can lead to amputations. But if the problem is caught soon enough, limbs can be saved.

Previous studies have indicated that 5 percent of the individuals in the US with diabetic foot ulcers need a major leg amputation. Most individuals fear leg amputation more than death. However, the ...

Until now, people with PAD haven’t had many good treatment options. There is one drug, cilostazol, that can help people walk ...

A walkathon on diabetic foot care was organised in the city today by The Foot Doctor Hospital, drawing attention to the rising threat of foot complications among diabetics.

Diabetic foot care is crucial, as high blood sugar can lead to nerve damage and poor circulation, increasing the risk of ulcers and amputation. Research highlights that therapeutic footwear and custom ...